Colin Hay was the real standout for me amongst a stellar line-up at this year’s Good Times shows. So it’s great to hear he’ll be back on our shores sooner rather than later to celebrate the recent release of his 13th solo album, Fierce Mercy.
Recorded in Los Angeles, Fierce Mercy explores themes of love, loss, mortality, and even UFO sightings with Colin’s unique insight into the workings of the world.
This tour will be a little different to his set at Good Times, as he’s bringing his band with him. San Miguel Perez, Yosmel Montejo, Scheila Gonzalez, Cecilia Noel, and Jimmy Branly are first-class musicians who’ll inject a little Latin flavour into the Men at Work and solo Colin Hay catalogue.
“Of course I am excited to be coming down to Australia, and playing both new and old songs, in the heat of the summer in January and February,” Colin said in the press release. “How could I not be? I will be accompanied by my LA based band of immigrants, hailing from Cuba, Guatemala and Peru. By now it’s more or less a family affair, and they are my favourite people, both to play and tour with. Step out and come see us, you won’t regret it.”
You heard the man! Tickets go on sale on Monday, 9 October.
31 January 2018 – Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane
1 February 2018 – Twin Towns, Tweed Heads
2 February 2018 – Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul
3 February 2018 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
9 February 2018 – Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo
10 February 2018 – Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank
Image used with permission from Ferris Davies PRM